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In which situation does planning for the elderly population become more important?

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Correct answer: When the birth rate is low and life expectancy is high

The direct answer is A. When the birth rate remains low and people live longer, elderly people can form a larger share of the total population. This changes the type of services that planners must provide. Older people may need accessible health care, regular medical support, social security, pensions, suitable housing, safe public transport and community care. First, a low birth rate means fewer children are added to the population. Second, a high life expectancy means more people survive to older ages. Together, these conditions can increase the relative importance of the elderly group, even if the total population is not growing rapidly. Option A is correct because it links both relevant demographic conditions. Option B is not the best answer because a very high birth rate generally increases the share of children, while a very short life expectancy reduces the number reaching old age. Option C is impossible in the stated situation and would require no elderly services. Option D is incorrect because migration does not remove the need to plan for an ageing population. Memory cue: low births plus longer lives means greater ageing-related planning.

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Elderly PopulationLow Birth RateLife ExpectancyAge StructurePopulation GrowthPopulationGeographyClass 9 Mcq

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